Demands to rival Beyoncé’s ice balls and titanium straws

May 3, 2013 11:21 AM

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Beyoncé's rumored tour demands include that all crew members wear 100-percent cotton to safeguard her from allergic reactions; alkaline water at 21 degrees; titanium straws; red toilet paper; and hand-carved ice balls. less

Beyoncé's rumored tour demands include that all crew members wear 100-percent cotton to safeguard her from allergic reactions; alkaline water at 21 degrees; titanium straws; red toilet paper; and hand-carved ... more

Chingo Bling: All curtains in green room must sit in a Waffle House for 45 minutes in order to acquire the proper bacon and hash scent that inspires Chingo to sing. Halls infused with tamarindo and chamoy to soothe the vocal cords after a performance. An mp3 loop of roosters and hens playing in the sunset must be played at 440 hertz and 13 decibals in order to se the preshow mood. Preferably on vinyl. All staff must address me by using actual lines from "American Me," Blood In Blood out and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." less

Chingo Bling: All curtains in green room must sit in a Waffle House for 45 minutes in order to acquire the proper bacon and hash scent that inspires Chingo to sing. Halls infused with tamarindo and chamoy to ... more

Chingo Bling: All curtains in green room must sit in a Waffle House... Photo-4570335.61629 - seattlepi.com

Tianna Hall (jazz singer): Walls are to be completely covered in floor to ceiling authentic original New Kids on the Block posters prominently featuring Jordan Knight. A circa 1992 purple caboodle makeup case is to be available in the artist's dressing room. All lighting must be incandescent, energy burning, non fluorescent and must be diffused with a pink gel light filter. The entire MAC cosmetics line must be displayed and made ready for the artist along with two extra tubes of matte Russian red lipstick. No less than five pounds of Godiva Champagne truffles are to be stored in a separate room along with no less than 10 pounds of organic, fresh, ripe strawberries measuring no less than 2 inches in length and 1.5 inches in width. The room storing these items is to hold a leopard print chaise/settee. Brut Champagne of the finest quality is to be chilled, and two crystal champagne flutes from Tiffany & Co. are to be at the ready. Maria Callas & Renee Fleming recordings are to be played at all times on a high quality sound system. "Golden Girls" and "Designing Women" -- only the Delta Burke episodes -- reruns are to be played at all times. less

Tianna Hall (jazz singer): Walls are to be completely covered in floor to ceiling authentic original New Kids on the Block posters prominently featuring Jordan Knight. A circa 1992 purple caboodle makeup case ... more

Bagheera: (As told by Mark Austin): Bagheera (Aidan Kennedy) recently opened for Bun B in Austin. As a joke response to his hospitality request, Aidan asked for a case of Manischewitz wine, a Kosher wine. Apparently, it doesn't have a reputation as being the most palatable of wines. While the promoter got the humor of the request, his assistant did not. When we arrived at the show, we were greeted with the following: "Where would you like us to put your case of wine?" Hilarity ensued. less

Bagheera: (As told by Mark Austin): Bagheera (Aidan Kennedy) recently opened for Bun B in Austin. As a joke response to his hospitality request, Aidan asked for a case of Manischewitz wine, a Kosher wine. ... more

Sheila Swift (pop singer): I want fresh macarons from Macaron by Patisse flown in daily, specifically the Fleur De Sel (salted caramel), lavender, passion fruit and earl grey tea variety. Dr. Pepper is a must. And I want good ice, like the kind at Bucky's. less

Christian Andreason (pop singer): When I toured clubs this was the list people usually balked at: A dressing room with a door! Nothing like giving everyone a free show. A dust and animal-free) and well air-conditioned dressing room. If dressing room is a restroom, PLEASE MOP THE FLOOR and close it down to the public. Nothing like ladies coming in, standing right beside you and using your backup singers’ makeup, eyeliner and hair spray. less

Christian Andreason (pop singer): When I toured clubs this was the list people usually balked at: A dressing room with a door! Nothing like giving everyone a free show. A dust and animal-free) and well ... more